Description

These Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting offer a delightful blend of pumpkin flavors and spices, topped with creamy frosting. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy dessert at home, they’re simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious!

Ingredients

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15 ounces pumpkin puree
½ cup salted butter, melted
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
¼ cup canola oil
2 eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp sea salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
½ tsp pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C).
Prepare a 9×13” (23×33 cm) baking dish by greasing it and setting it aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, melted butter, sour cream, canola oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined and smooth.
Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring or whisking until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Allow the pumpkin bars to cool down to room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the batter.
These bars pair beautifully with a cup of coffee or tea for a cozy afternoon treat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 200
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 60mg